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Somber aloha to Sen. Daniel Inouye from Cornyn and Hutchison

Texas’ senators are among those offering condolences on the death of Hawaii Sen. Daniel Inouye, who died two hours ago at age 88 after the second longest Senate tenure in history. Having served as Hawaii’s first congressman after statehood, he was elected in 1962 to the Senate and reelected eight times, most recently in 2010.

“A member of this nation’s Greatest Generation, Sen. Inouye was a decorated veteran who received the Medal of Honor for his courageous service and bravery fighting tyranny and evil on battlefields across the globe. His decades of public service on behalf of the people of Hawaii were marked with passion, honor, and selflessness. He will truly be missed,” said Sen. John Cornyn.

Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison called him “a legend in the U.S. Senate and a true American patriot. He was a kind gentleman….I was honored to serve with him and learned a great deal about leadership and the importance of compromise through my work with him on the Appropriations Committee. His hard work in the Senate and his valiant service in World War II provided him with a keen understanding of our military. His insight had a profound impact on our nation’s defense policy and the enduring strength of the U.S. military.”

A statement from Inouye’s office can be found here. His final words: “Aloha.”

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